Meet Sergei Muslinov Our New Ballroom and Latin Dance Teacher
- Adele Marsh
- Aug 12
- 5 min read
A great dance teacher does more than count timing and correct footwork. They help students feel why movement works, how the body should organise itself, and how technique becomes expression on the floor.
That is why we are delighted to introduce Sergei Muslinov, our new Ballroom & Latin dance teacher.
Sergei joins with more than a decade of high-level competitive experience across Ballroom, Latin and 10-Dance disciplines. His background combines elite competition, detailed technical training, choreography, athletic conditioning and a deep understanding of how dancers learn. For students, that means lessons that are precise, practical and full of purpose.
Whether working with competitive couples, adults improving their social dancing, or groups building confidence step by step, Sergei brings the same clear focus: strong foundations, musical movement and expressive dancing that feels as good as it looks.
A ballroom dance teacher shaped by competitive dance
Sergei’s dance career has been built through years of intensive training in Russia, where Ballroom and Latin dance are taught with a strong emphasis on discipline, body mechanics and performance quality.
As an active athlete, Sergei has earned multiple titles and finalist placements, including:
Saint Petersburg Champion
Moscow Champion
National Formation Champion
Finalist placements across WDSF International Open events
Experience across Ballroom, Latin and 10 Dance
Dancing since a young age in Russia, Sergei’s background gives him a broad and connected view of dance technique.
In Ballroom, dancers need control, balance, frame, swing, rotation and a clear relationship between partners. In Latin, they need body action, rhythm, foot pressure, isolation, coordination and a strong connection to the music. In 10-Dance, they need both skill sets, switching between styles while keeping quality, energy and character intact.
That range matters.
A teacher with experience across these disciplines can see patterns that connect one style to another. They can help a dancer understand how posture in Waltz supports balance in Rumba, or how timing awareness in Cha Cha can sharpen Quickstep. They can also spot habits that work in one dance but limit progress in another.
Sergei’s knowledge of 10-Dance gives him a full-picture approach. Rather than treating each dance as a set of separate steps, he works with the principles underneath the movement.
Those principles include:
Weight transfer
Core stability
Foot pressure
Timing and rhythm
Direction and alignment
Partner connection
Spatial awareness
Body tone and release
Musical interpretation
When dancers understand those basics, routines become easier to learn and more enjoyable to perform.
Sergei’s approach keeps technique practical. Students learn not only what to do, but why it matters and how it should feel in the body.
Functional movement at the heart of his teaching
Dance is artistic, but it is also physical. The body needs strength, coordination, control and mobility to move well.
Sergei draws on his practical background in athletic conditioning and body dynamics to help dancers build movement that is both expressive and efficient. This is especially useful because many dance challenges are not only about knowing the step. They are about having the body awareness to perform it well.
Sergei’s work with functional movement helps students connect these pieces.
His lessons often focus on how the body supports dance through:
Core stability, so movement has control and balance
Body alignment, so steps feel organised rather than forced
Weight transfer, so dancers move smoothly from foot to foot
Musical timing, so movement matches the character of the dance
Spatial awareness, so dancers use the floor with confidence
Efficient coordination, so technique becomes repeatable
This approach benefits students at every level. Beginners gain a safer, clearer foundation. Improvers build consistency. Competitive dancers refine the details that can change the quality of a performance.
Building dancers from the ground up
Strong dancing starts with foundations. That does not mean basic dancing. It means reliable dancing. Sergei places a strong emphasis on foundational movement because it affects everything that follows.
Sergei will be taking Private Lessons, Medal Test and Competition preparations alongside our Principal Adele.
We will be launching a series of Ballroom & Latin Masterclasses on Fridays from September.
If you would like to get started with some private lessons just click the link below for Sergei's 5pm or 6pm Friday slots.
Private Lessons for competitive couples
Sergei’s competitive background makes him especially valuable for couples who want to train with clear goals.
Competitive dancing requires more than learning routines. Couples need structure, consistency and an honest understanding of what will improve their performance. They need to know how to practise, how to refine their technique and how to present themselves as a partnership.
Sergei can support competitive couples in areas such as:
Refining technique across Ballroom and Latin
Improving connection and partnership
Building clearer choreography
Strengthening body action and movement quality
Developing floorcraft and spatial awareness
Preparing routines for performance settings
Improving consistency under pressure
What students can expect from lessons with Sergei
Every dancer arrives with different goals. Some want to compete. Some want to improve technique. Some want to feel more confident in a group class. Some want to reconnect with dance after time away.
Sergei’s teaching adapts to those goals while keeping a strong technical base.
Students can expect lessons that are:
Clear
Corrections are explained in a way that connects to real movement, not abstract theory.
Structured
Lessons focus on progress, with attention to the skills that matter most at each stage.
Physical
Students learn how to use the body efficiently, including core, feet, legs, posture and balance.
Musical
Timing and expression are treated as part of technique, not an extra detail added later.
Practical
Ideas are linked to dancing on the floor, whether in practice, performance or competition.
Above all, students can expect to be challenged in a constructive way. Sergei brings serious experience, but his teaching is built around making dance more understandable.
Why this appointment matters for NI Dancesport
Welcoming Sergei Muslinov is an exciting step for anyone interested in Ballroom, Latin and 10 Dance training.
He brings the experience of an accomplished competitive dancer, the creativity of a choreographer and the clarity of an instructor who understands how bodies learn movement. His background in Russia, his championship titles, his WDSF finalist placements and his work with both individuals and groups give him a rich foundation to draw from.
More importantly, he brings a teaching approach that links technique with feeling.
We are thrilled to welcome Sergei to the teaching team and look forward to seeing the energy, discipline and artistry he brings to the floor.
For anyone ready to strengthen their foundations, sharpen their technique or explore Ballroom, Latin and 10-Dance with fresh focus, Sergei’s arrival is something to be excited about.
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